Professor Carr is a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Boston University and the founding director of the university’s Center for Innovation in Social Science. She is the co-editor of the Handbook of Aging & the Social Sciences (9th edition) and the forthcoming 10th edition, and also serves as an editor for several leading journals in the field of gerontology. Her research focuses on the sociology of aging, family relationships, end-of-life preparations, and bereavement adjustment, with particular attention to how individual life courses are shaped by gender, social class, and changes in family structures.
In this lecture, Professor Carr will discuss emerging trends in aging research and offer insightful guidance for studies in Asian contexts. Faculty, students, and scholars with related interests are warmly encouraged to join us in exploring the complex interconnections among aging, family, and well-being.
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【Topic】
“Older Adults” Complex Family Lives in the 21st Century --Implications for End-of-Life Preparations and Well-Being
※This lecture will be conducted in English.
【Speaker】
Professor Deborah Carr
Director of the Center of Innovation in Social Science
Art & Science Distinguished Professor of Sociology
Boston University
【Time】
11/17/2025 Mon. 21:00-22:30 held online with Google Meet
【Host】
Shiau-Fang Chao / Professor and Chair, Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University
【Registration Link】
https://forms.gle/y6VKGnKS25G1LS2SA
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※This lecture will be held online. If you wish to attend, please complete the registration form in advance; kindly register by Monday, November 14.
※Participants approved after review will receive the Google Meet link via email 1–2 days before the event.
※This event is organized by the Department of Social Work, National Taiwan University. For inquiries, please contact: ntussw@gmail.com
